Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat (B8) · Facelift 2019 2.0 TDIvsBuick LaCrosse III China · Facelift 2019 28T 2.0

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Passat (B8) · Facelift 2019

2.0 TDI

240 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2019-2020
VS

Buick LaCrosse III China · Facelift 2019

28T 2.0

240 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2023

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    247 km/h
    153 mph
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    586 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDIBuickLaCrosse III ChinaFacelift 201928T 2.0
Power
240hp179kW
240hp179kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Gross weight
2,270kg5,004lb
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Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
59.7s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
66.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
20.5s
Calculated
26.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
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Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
302Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
219Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,138km707mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,873mm192in
5,026mm198in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,866mm73in
Height
1,483mm58in
1,462mm58in
Wheelbase
2,786mm110in
2,905mm114in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,599mm63in
Rear track
1,572mm62in
1,602mm63in
Trunk volume
586L
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Max trunk volume
1,152L
523L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
-
CO2 emissions
151g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDIBuick LaCrosse III China Facelift 2019 28T 2.0PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Buick LaCrosse III China Facelift 2019 28T 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI-1,750-2,500 rpm2,750 rpm
BuickLaCrosse III ChinaFacelift 201928T 2.05,000 rpm1,500-4,000 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDIBuickLaCrosse III ChinaFacelift 201928T 2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.5 s
26.7 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
240 hp
179 kW
BuickLaCrosse III ChinaFacelift 201928T 2.0
240 hp
179 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
BuickLaCrosse III ChinaFacelift 201928T 2.0
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
BuickLaCrosse III ChinaFacelift 201928T 2.0
1,600 kg
3,527 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
247 km/h
153 mph
BuickLaCrosse III ChinaFacelift 201928T 2.0
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI6.1 s
BuickLaCrosse III ChinaFacelift 201928T 2.07.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI and Buick LaCrosse III China Facelift 2019 28T 2.0: 1.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
BuickLaCrosse III ChinaFacelift 201928T 2.0
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI and Buick LaCrosse III China Facelift 2019 28T 2.0: 1.1 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
BuickLaCrosse III ChinaFacelift 201928T 2.0
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
240 hp
179 kW
6.1 s
247 km/h
153 mph
BuickLaCrosse III ChinaFacelift 201928T 2.0
240 hp
179 kW
7.5 s
235 km/h
146 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,873 mm
191.9 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in
BuickLaCrosse III ChinaFacelift 201928T 2.0
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
523 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
5,026 mm
197.9 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
BuickLaCrosse III ChinaFacelift 201928T 2.0
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.1 s
BuickLaCrosse III ChinaFacelift 201928T 2.0
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
7.5 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
BuickLaCrosse III ChinaFacelift 201928T 2.0
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDIBuickLaCrosse III ChinaFacelift 201928T 2.0
Power
240 hp
179 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
7.5 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,873 mm
191.9 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
523 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
5,026 mm
197.9 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
Range score
1,138 km
707 mi
-
CO2 score
151 g/km
-
Trunk score
586 L
20.7 cu ft
523 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDIBuick LaCrosse III China Facelift 2019 28T 2.0
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI

  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 63 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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